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The problem

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how do i solve for a specific variable in a problem?

Answer provided by our tutors

If you want to solve and equation for a variable, you need to type in the equation first. 

In your case you have type in an expression '2x^2+bx-9' so that is why there is no solution.

Type in an equation like for ex. '2x^2+bx-9 = 0', select solve for 'x' and you will get the following solution:

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